Sun, but probably best in light shade. Grows best in moist well-drained soil, pH adaptable, but supposedly has better fall color in acid soils, needs supplemental watering. Bark splitting and sun scald may occur. In Corvallis, we frequently observe deformed young leaves for a period in the spring, night frosts are suspected.

Hardy to USDA Zone 4 Native to China and Japan.

Cercidiphyllum: refers to the similarity of its leaves (phyllum) with those of Cercis. japonicum: of Japan.